Child Bipolar Disorder
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Bipolar overview
Revolution Health
Find out more about child bipolar disorder with this link-laden overview.
Oldie but goodie
Psychiatry Times
Although this article is over ten years old, it succinctly addresses the issues surrounding child bipolar disorder. Sadly, not much has changed.
No wonder she gets anxious
Bipolar Child
A child with bipolar disorder might read neutral faces as hostile, affecting her interactions with others. Learn more with this recent study.
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Support for parents
New Scientist
It's not easy caring for a child with bipolar disorder. In this group, you can share stories and get advice from other parents going through the same struggles.
The school environment
About
If your child has bipolar disorder, let teachers and school officials know, so that special allowances and accommodations can be made.
Many families are affected
Beyond Nuclear
Do you see something different in your child? Watch this clip of an upcoming documentary about children with bipolar disorder and their families.
Child and parent education
Kids Health
Has your child recently received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, but you don't know how to explain it to him? Maybe this site can help.
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They might be able to help
About Our Kids
Learn more about your child and bipolar disorder, with this nicely-designed and easy-to-navigate Web site.
Childhood-onset bipolar disorder
Healthier You
Even though patients may not be accurately diagnosed until early adulthood, they might have had symptoms of bipolar disorder as a child.
Intense carbohydrate cravings
Bipolar Child
Does your child with bipolar disorder crave carbs? Intense carbohydrate cravings in people with bipolar disorder is not unheard of. Is it a symptom or side effect?
Drawing bipolar disorder
DBS Alliance
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder in your child is difficult to deal with. This PDF file helps parents explain bipolar disorder and includes patient drawings.
Which one is it?
ADHD News
Was your child diagnosed with ADHD and then bipolar disorder? Many children actually have a dual diagnosis. Find out more about the similarities and differences.
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Is that what he's going through?
YouTube
While this video doesn't specifically address child bipolar disorder, it does give a glimpse into the lives of families struggling with childhood mental illness.
What do I do now?
BP Kids
From symptoms, to differential diagnosis, to finding the right doctor, learn more about caring for your child with bipolar disorder.
Antidepressants might not alleviate symptoms of depression or stimulate mania in people on mood stabilizers. How will this finding affect the treatment of child bipolar disorder?

